as in belated
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as in lingered
to move or act slowly
she ordered the kids to stop delaying and to get to bed
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as in deferred
to assign to a later time
our guests delayed their departure until after dinner
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Recent Examples of delayed
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
The same happened on Artemis 1, a delayed but ultimately successful uncrewed mission to lunar orbit that flew in late 2022.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
More people are dying in the Dallas County jail now than in recent history, and many were likely preventable deaths that raise questions about patterns of delayed care, according to an analysis of 16 years of records by The Dallas Morning News.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Fashion firms often operate on slim margins, and these can quickly erode due to late receipts, misaligned inventory allocation and delayed markdowns.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Brave jumpers leaped into Evergreen Lake on March 1, or meteorological spring, as the delayed Evergreen Lake Plunge took place.
—Cbscolorado.com Staff, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
In a delayed broadcast of the event, edited and aired two hours later, BBC did not remove the slur.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The delayed and low-key nature of that April news conference would make for a stark contrast with the unveiling of another round of immigration legislation just 10 months later.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Residents report the actual death toll exceeds 162, with villages devastated and survivors fleeing as government security forces faced criticism for delayed response.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Justice delayed weakens deterrence.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
However, residents’ final tax bills were significantly delayed by the implementation of LeVota’s new tax relief programs, causing the county to extend its property tax payment deadline by a month.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Access to filings in the case are often delayed because the state Judicial Branch digital docketing system does not give the public online access to the file.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
But Warsh’s confirmation has been delayed by a Justice Department investigation.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In May 2025, federal officials delayed grants that help fund local and state emergency managers’ salaries.
—Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
County officials also said Republican voting procedures delayed results until the next day.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The series, starring Morris Chestnut, was initially held back for another midseason run on Sundays before being summoned to the fall schedule to fill in for the delayed CIA, landing behind FBI on Mondays.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
The same happened on Artemis 1, a delayed but ultimately successful uncrewed mission to lunar orbit that flew in late 2022.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
More people are dying in the Dallas County jail now than in recent history, and many were likely preventable deaths that raise questions about patterns of delayed care, according to an analysis of 16 years of records by The Dallas Morning News.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Fashion firms often operate on slim margins, and these can quickly erode due to late receipts, misaligned inventory allocation and delayed markdowns.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Brave jumpers leaped into Evergreen Lake on March 1, or meteorological spring, as the delayed Evergreen Lake Plunge took place.
—Cbscolorado.com Staff, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
In a delayed broadcast of the event, edited and aired two hours later, BBC did not remove the slur.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The delayed and low-key nature of that April news conference would make for a stark contrast with the unveiling of another round of immigration legislation just 10 months later.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Residents report the actual death toll exceeds 162, with villages devastated and survivors fleeing as government security forces faced criticism for delayed response.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Justice delayed weakens deterrence.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
However, residents’ final tax bills were significantly delayed by the implementation of LeVota’s new tax relief programs, causing the county to extend its property tax payment deadline by a month.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Access to filings in the case are often delayed because the state Judicial Branch digital docketing system does not give the public online access to the file.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
But Warsh’s confirmation has been delayed by a Justice Department investigation.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In May 2025, federal officials delayed grants that help fund local and state emergency managers’ salaries.
—Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
County officials also said Republican voting procedures delayed results until the next day.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delayed
Adjective
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Middleton's visit to Leicester served as a belated celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival, which took place on Wednesday, March 4.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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But Adams also deserves some belated credit (and don’t be shocked when his former colleagues toss him a GM of the Year vote or two).—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The process of getting back to ace form lingered through the first half of the Miami Marlins’ 2025 season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Strong high atmospheric pressure, which typically doesn’t form with as much strength until late spring or early summer, lingered for a large part of the month, bringing lots of sunshine, consistently above-average temperatures and very little rainfall.—
Anthony Franze,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Altman’s funeral had been postponed from last week after his wife went into labor.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The two-day Cascale forum, scheduled to open on March 30, and an Investors Forum organized by the Board of Investment for the same day, were both postponed amid mounting logistical challenges.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Atlanta-area native also went just 8-for-14 from the foul line in his latest homecoming after making 91% of his foul shots over his previous nine games.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Edwards was announced as a starter but was late to the court and replaced in the lineup by Mike Conley.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Video shows Dave Tauer's truck windows being smashed by agents who dragged him from his vehicle.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As a result, he was allowed to walk free after having already served the length of his jail sentence while the case dragged on.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The war then deferred economic growth.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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When operating costs rise but revenue is capped, maintenance is deferred, repairs are delayed, and capital improvements are abandoned.—
Ann Korchak,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Woods was alone in the car and crawled out of the passenger door after the crash.—
Ryan Morik , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The mood inside the terminal was calm as the snaking line crawled forward.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Thorns forward poked the ball through and Ball kicked her leg into Wilson’s path, taking her down inside the box.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the president has repeatedly poked at the vulnerability.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Delayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delayed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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